International Responsibility Debates in Chinese International Relations Academy

In this study, it is discussed that Chinese International Relations’ scholars views on the concept of international responsibility. International responsibility is one of the cornerstones of Xi Jinping’s strategy of strive for achievement. But the discussion of responsibility in the Academy came first with the speech of Robert Zoellick in 2005. The main problematic of the academic debate whether international responsibility must serve the national interest or the international public interest. In this regard, the ideas in the Academy are considered in two categories as the perspectives of nationalism and internationalism. The one belt one road initiative is evaluated within the scope of international responsibility as it is thought to play a constructive role in the economic development of countries involved in this initiative. However, while nationalists considers that this initiative should serve China’s national interest, the internationalists regards international public interest as significant. Because this project is a matter of status and prestige for China in the international field